Breaking: Correio da Manhã Tightens Comment Policy, Limiting Discussion to Premium Readers
The publication is reinforcing its comment policy to steer online dialog toward respectful, constructive exchanges. Officials emphasize that the comments space remains essential for reflection, debate and free expression, but readers must engage within clearly defined rules that promote healthy coexistence and fair play. Access to comment is granted only after readers carefully review and formally accept these rules.
Commenting is restricted to registered readers and correio da Manhã Premium subscribers.By posting, readers retain ownership of their content while granting the publication a free, irrevocable, transferable, exclusive and perpetual license to publish it across current or future media.
Key provisions At A Glance
Submitted content must be non-obscene and non-offensive, must not create civil or criminal liability, and must not violate the intellectual property rights of others. The policy also forbids uses for commercial advertising outside contracted terms and prohibits material that is hateful, racist, xenophobic or discriminatory, or that aims to humiliate, denigrate or harm another’s reputation.
Readers bear sole duty for any fines, costs or penalties arising from their comments. Correio da Manhã is not obliged to monitor or preview submissions but reserves the right to pre-evaluate and reject comments that fail to meet the rules.
All posted remarks reflect the author’s personal view and do not bind the newspaper or its partners. Publication does not imply prior knowledge, endorsement, or agreement by correio da Manhã.
Moderation and Enforcement
Violations can lead to suspension for a fixed period or indefinitely, or even permanent banning from commenting, regardless of Premium status. The outlet may delete non-compliant comments instantly and without notice. All comments are automatically hidden seven days after publication.
| policy Element | Summary |
|---|---|
| Comment Access | Only registered readers and Premium subscribers may comment; acceptance of rules is required. |
| Ownership & License | Commenters own their content but grant the publication a free, irrevocable, transferable, exclusive, perpetual license for use in any medium. |
| Content Standards | No obscene or offensive content; no liability; no IP violations; no targeted harassment or prohibited advertising. |
| Moderation | Editorial team may pre-evaluate and reject non-compliant comments; monitoring is not mandatory. |
| Enforcement | Violations may trigger suspension or ban; non-compliant comments might potentially be deleted; comments hidden after seven days. |
Evergreen Context
comment policies like this reflect ongoing efforts to balance freedom of expression with responsible online discourse. Clear rules help protect readers, uphold intellectual property, and maintain a constructive news-comment environment.Public moderation practices are increasingly common across major outlets aiming to curb harassment and misinformation while preserving open dialogue.
Reader Engagement
- How do you feel about allowing comments only for registered readers and Premium subscribers?
- What improvements would you suggest to make online comment spaces more constructive and respectful?
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Note: This summary reflects the outlet’s stated policy. For the most current terms, readers should review the official rules on the site.
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